SEND Officer

Care to Join Us?

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs to thrive? We are looking for a proactive and dedicated SEND Officer to play a vital role in guiding students through their journey- from pre-enrolment to a successful college experience.

As a SEND Officer, you will be instrumental in supporting students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional needs. You'll act as a key point of contact, ensuring a seamless, supportive transition into college and ongoing success throughout their studies.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead and chair EHCP review meetings, working collaboratively with curriculum teams and local authority partners to set clear, meaningful outcomes for students.
• Prepare and submit Appendix 2 documentation to support EHCP assessments where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHCP records, ensuring any changes are effectively communicated to all relevant staff.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with local schools and external partners, attending transition reviews and key meetings to gather essential information on incoming students.
• Coordinate transition activities, helping students feel confident, supported, and ready to begin their college journey.
• Ensure effective sharing of student support information across teams and group colleges, promoting continuity and consistency of provision.
• Meet regularly with both new and existing students to understand their needs and ensure appropriate support is in place and communicated clearly.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all learners.
• Contribute flexibly to wider team priorities, supporting the evolving needs of the college and its students.

What We're Looking For

• A passionate advocate for inclusive education
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working with EHCPs and multi-agency collaboration
• Confidence in leading meetings and building relationships with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, student-centred approach

Partnerships and Reputation

• Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the post holder's areas of responsibility.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with post holder's areas of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

• Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with post holder's areas of responsibility.

Professional Standards

• Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.
• Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.